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Subtract 10/50 from 70/9

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 10/50

70/9 - 10/50 is 341/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   70/9 = 70 × 50/9 × 50 = 3500/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3500/450 - 90/450 = 3500 - 90/450 = 3410/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/45
6. In mixed form: 726/45

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